1976: officially started

1990: first Constitution and Bylaws seemed to have been formed around 1990.

Since June 30, 1994: CVMA originally oversaw technician certification via a Veterinary Technician Committee; was responsible for certification and testing until June 30, 1994 when it was officially turned over to CACVT; started having July to June certification periods (it was January to December up until this time).

November 14, 1995: obtained official 501(c)(6) recognition from the IRS, incorporated in the State of Colorado.

April/May 1998 (approximately): location of the first office at 1780 South Bellaire, Suite 210, Denver, CO (continued to use the PO Box 24922 for mail).

January 5, 2000: hired first staff position, Rebecca Rose, CVT. This position was split 50% for CACVT (Office Coordinator) and 50% for CVMA/DAVMS.

July 1, 2000: moved office location to 789 Sherman, #550, Denver, CO 80203 (shared a suite with CVMA and DAVMS).

April 9, 2001: hired Denise Mikita, CVT, to replace Rebecca as Office Administrator.

July 1, 2001: changed to an eight-person Executive Board format.

January 1, 2004: changed Office Administrator position to full-time.

September 2004 to July 2006: hired part-time Office Assistant to the Administrator, Anne Bollmeier.

May 2005: AAVSB (American Association of Veterinary State Boards) bought the VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Exam) from PES (Professional Exam Service).

June 2006: Office Administrator titled changed to Executive Director.

October 1, 2006: hired Administrator, Ivy Leventhal, CVT. This position was split 50% for CACVT (Administrator) and 50% for CVMF - State Animal Response Team.

January 2007: AAVSB took over the VTNE process entirely. First time in CACVT's history that the Testing Committee didn't administer the exam.

May 9, 2007: moved office location to 191 Yuma Street, Denver, CO 80223, CVMF-HCA (share a suite with CVMA and DAVMS).